Women's Footy AFLW Season 2024 - Congrats Tarni & Zarlie 22U22 TEAM 2024!

[Giant YoYo]

Excellent win by the girls and if good enough have some very winnable games coming up.

Very happy for the ladies.

Super keen for the Sydney derby as it's likely going to be my first AFLW game of the season. Can't wait to cheer the ladies on.

After losing by under a goal at North Sydney Oval last year, would love to get a win this year.

 

[MelbourneGWS]

Maybe this victory flatters us, but I’m happy. Before the start of the season, the market had us finishing equal last, and in our entire AFLW history we had only played finals once (and got eliminated straight away). Maybe looking at our next couple of games before getting hopes up, but the signs are good!

 

[Giant YoYo]

Maybe this victory flatters us, but I’m happy. Before the start of the season, the market had us finishing equal last, and in our entire AFLW history we had only played finals once (and got eliminated straight away). Maybe looking at our next couple of games before getting hopes up, but the signs are good!

Totally agree and I'm much the same.

I do wonder whether a large shot of confidence after today's game will go some way to assisting have a better season than was otherwise thought by the markets and the like.

 

[dlanod]

Very happy for the ladies.

Super keen for the Sydney derby as it's likely going to be my first AFLW game of the season. Can't wait to cheer the ladies on.

After losing by under a goal at North Sydney Oval last year, would love to get a win this year.

I went with my daughter's team last night - I'll say, Sydney looked very good. Collingwood got a lot of chances and their goal kicking let them down, but Sydney was very clean against a strong opponent. If we put up a fight against them, I'd suggest Cam has been stooging us all preseason.

 

[Giant YoYo]

I went with my daughter's team last night - I'll say, Sydney looked very good. Collingwood got a lot of chances and their goal kicking let them down, but Sydney was very clean against a strong opponent.

I watched the game and totally agree.

If we put up a fight against them, I'd suggest Cam has been stooging us all preseason.

I'd be happy to see this because I've expressed some reservations about the coaching.

After Sydney went from not winning a game first season, 8th last season to potentially being quite up there this season I'd like to see growth from us.

It wasn't particularly pleasant hearing the commentator expect us to be near the bottom again this season when the first game of the round hadn't even finished.

I guess it remains to be seen.

 

[Giant Strides]

Giants pile on pain with 63-point rout of young Dogs

Greater Western Sydney has handed the Western Bulldogs a 63-point loss to start their season

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GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY 1.3 2.4 7.10 10.12 (72)
WESTERN BULLDOGS 0.1 1.2 1.2 1.3 (9)

GOALS
Greater Western Sydney: Goldsworthy 4, O'Dowd 2, Garnett 2, Parker, Evans
Western Bulldogs: McKee

BEST
Greater Western Sydney: Barr, Goldsworthy, Parker, Beeson
Western Bulldogs: Blackburn, Pritchard, Edmonds

INJURIES
Greater Western Sydney: Pauga (ribs)
Western Bulldogs: Nil

 

[captainMyCaptain]

A rather stoked Srhoj and also had some nice moments in the match

 

[Ichabod Noodle]

Rather healthy percentage I’d say

 

[Dory_77]

Maybe this victory flatters us, but I’m happy. Before the start of the season, the market had us finishing equal last, and in our entire AFLW history we had only played finals once (and got eliminated straight away). Maybe looking at our next couple of games before getting hopes up, but the signs are good!

Apologies for the intrusion, as a Canberran I go to most GWS Manuka games. The Dogs were basically a one-woman team in Blackburn trying to carry the kids. Still, GWS were great and looked much better than previous years. Spread and ball use was great even with the wind. Some good run and handball chains were fun to watch. Properly put the Dogs to the sword. Zali is an absolute gun.

 

[captainMyCaptain]

Interesting to hear Ransom talk about her journey to get to us

 

[MelbourneGWS]

Crowd was 2,003 at Manuka

 

[Giant Strides]

Need to amend their comment to same, young Zalie Goldsworthy!

 

[Giant Strides]

 

[Giant Strides]

AFLW - The Doc's Likes and Dislikes of Round One - The Mongrel Punt

The Doc sees all when it comes to AFLW. Here are all that he liked and all that he disliked from Round One action

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One Giant leap

There’ll be plenty of questions going the Dogs’ way following this game, but as far as the Giants are concerned, they did what they needed to do and won emphatically at that. The wind made it tricky at times, but it could’ve been a far greater margin.

We’ll see how they stack up in the coming weeks: Richmond next week away, followed by a home game against the Gold Coast and then the Sydney Derby in week four. But there’s a lot to like from the Giants camp going forward.

Cam Bernasconi flipped a lot of magnets around. Alicia Eva and Tarni Evans were deployed forward and looked comfortable, Izzy Huntington was used as a defender and was hard to stop with her marking hands and Eilish O’Dowd in game one was used as the number one ruck.

O’Dowd will be a story this year, a rookie-lister from Ireland, her first play in this game saw her gather a loose ball from the centre and then run it to 30 metres to drill home the Giants opening goal. She worked over Alice Edmonds in this game and was in enough space to get herself another goal during the third term from the forward pocket.

Another player we’ll be watching this year is Kaitlyn Srhoj – the number three pick in last year’s AFLW Draft showed a lot in this one, the highlight a big contested mark on Dogs captain Deanna Berry and then hitting a target inside 50 after her back was crunched hitting the turf.

The Giants dominated the Dogs off the turnover and showed enough to suggest they’ll make some strides in season 2024.

 

[MelbourneGWS]

The 3 main factors in our record breaking victory vs the Bulldogs in round 1

How Giants crushed Dogs in statement-making win

Gemma Bastiani takes a look at how the Giants put the Bulldogs to the sword

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[Giant Strides]

The 3 main factors in our record breaking victory vs the Bulldogs in round 1

How Giants crushed Dogs in statement-making win

Gemma Bastiani takes a look at how the Giants put the Bulldogs to the sword

www.afl.com.au

Well, the pre-season games were a bit ominous, and it was against the Bulldogs who have been ravaged by players leaving their program ... but that analysis points to progress in game style being made, and drafting/finding players who can improve the game style. A good read - well recommended.

 

[Giant Strides]

Playing catchup:

Week 2 result

Tigers hold off Giants to claim first win of season

The Tigers have overcome the Giants for their first win of the season

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RICHMOND has responded from a shock opening-round defeat to West Coast, holding off a fast-finishing Greater Western Sydney by 11 points. GWS launched a brave fightback from 29 points down, kicking three straight goals to give itself an outside chance of pinching victory. Despite kicking just one goal in the second half, Richmond held on to win 5.8 (38) to 4.3 (27).

The Giants dominated after half-time, but their slow start cost them any chance of going 2-0 to back up last week's demolition of the hapless Western Bulldogs. GWS had the four leading disposal winners on the ground, headlined by Alyce Parker's 26.

RICHMOND 2.3 4.6 5.6 5.8 (38)
GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY 0.1 1.1 3.2 4.3 (27)

GOALS
Richmond: Hosking 2, Greiser, Dempsey, Yassir
Greater Western Sydney: Goldsworthy, Eva, Brazendale, Pauga

BEST
Richmond: Brennan, McKenzie, Conti, Egan, Graham, Hosking
Greater Western Sydney: Goldsworthy, Parker, O'Dowd, Barr, Beeson

INJURIES
Richmond: Nil
Greater Western Sydney: Nil

 

[Giant Strides]

Week 3

Doyle Set for Manuka Oval

Jess Doyle will return for this Sunday’s match at Manuka Oval.

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The GIANTS have made one change ahead of their return to Manuka Oval this weekend.

Forward Jess Doyle will return to the side after missing last weekend’s match in Melbourne due to illness. The 20-year-old played a valuable role in the club’s opening round victory over the Bulldogs. Doyle returns in replace of last week’s debutant Courtney Murphy, who has been omitted.

The GIANTS will take on the Suns in a twilight fixture at Manuka Oval on Sunday at 5:05pm.

 

[MelbourneGWS]

We drew the game against the Gold Coast at Manuka in a very exciting match where we took the lead with a couple of minutes, and then Gold Coast scored after the siren to draw the game! A crowd of 1,507 watched this, the second and last AFLW match scheduled at Manuka this year.

Suns rein in hobbling Giants to steal after-siren draw

Injuries slowed fast-starting GWS as Gold Coast clawed back for its first premiership points of the season

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[Giant YoYo]

We drew the game against the Gold Coast at Manuka in a very exciting match where we took the lead with a couple of minutes, and then Gold Coast scored after the siren to draw the game! A crowd of 1,507 watched this, the second and last AFLW match scheduled at Manuka this year.

Suns rein in hobbling Giants to steal after-siren draw

Injuries slowed fast-starting GWS as Gold Coast clawed back for its first premiership points of the season

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Held my breath for that last after siren goal.

Was hoping for an outright win before we face the Swans next Sunday!! I'll take the draw, though.

Hopefully all with injury will be okay and make a speedy recovery.

 

[MelbourneGWS]

Held my breath for that last after siren goal.

Was hoping for an outright win before we face the Swans next Sunday!! I'll take the draw, though.

Hopefully all with injury will be okay and make a speedy recovery.

Yes, after what happened to our men yesterday, the last thing we want is another very close loss! We currently have a 1.5-1.5 record and are just half a win away from 8th spot. The Swans are 1 win - 2 losses, and are below us on the AFLW ladder. Hopefully, our ladies can ensure that our club has at least a win against Sydney Swans this year for our club.

 

[dlanod]

Watched the last quarter, I was so hopeful but ouch.

We're definitely looking more composed than last year. Sydney will be a good test.

 

[Giant Strides]

This game should have been a win, but we were crippled by injuries late in the game, which allowed Suns the chance to sneak back in for the draw.

Suns Rein In Hobbling GIANTS To Steal Draw

Injuries slowed the fast-starting GIANTS as the Gold Coast clawed back for their first premiership points of the season.

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Gold Coast has snatched a dramatic draw with an injury-ravaged GIANTS side after Jamie Stanton kicked a clutch goal after the siren to secure the Suns' first points of the season.

The GIANTS appeared destined to claim a six-point win despite being down to one player on the bench, after Zarlie Goldsworthy kicked truly from a free kick at the top of the goal square late in the 5.6 (36) to 5.6 (36) draw at Manuka Oval in Canberra.

But with 30 seconds to go, Pepa Randall received a free kick, but her poor attempted pass to Tarni Evans hung in the air, allowing Daisy D'arcy to spoil it. In the subsequent chaos, GIANTS defender Katherine Smith was penalised for tackling Stanton without the ball. The veteran kicked truly to snare the two premiership points.

The GIANTS suffered a blow before Sunday evening's match with Izzy Huntington a late withdrawal with knee soreness. Then Cambridge McCormick hobbled off with assistance early in the second quarter after suffering an ankle injury, while Emily Pease also suffered an ankle injury. Then, in the third quarter, Nicola Barr required help getting off the ground after suffering what appeared to be a serious left hamstring injury after leaping for a tackle.

GIANTS skipper Rebecca Beeson (23 disposals) stood up, while Kaitlyn Srhoj (19 disposals) and Haneen Zreika (two goals) were also busy. Goals to Beeson and Zreika helped the GIANTS snatch an eight-point lead at quarter-time. The Suns dominated the second term but couldn't make it count on the scoreboard, trailing by eight at half-time. In the third term, former GIANTS captain Alicia Eva made use of the wind to kick a clutch goal and nudge the lead out to 14 points.

"I'm really proud that they actually fought their way through and still walk away with two points," GIANTS coach Cam Bernasconi said of his side's ability to play out the game after suffering the early injuries. "I think the girls will be replaying moments in their heads over the next few days and it's important that we learn from it, we improve. The key message I just said to the playing group is that last night our men's team learnt a hard lesson (in their semi-final against Brisbane). They have to wait six months to get back out there and play; we wait seven days."

The Suns (0-1-2) host Geelong next Saturday, while the GIANTS (1-1-1) play rivals Sydney away.

GIANTS 3.3 3.4 4.6 5.6 (36)
GOLD COAST 2.1 2.2 3.3 5.6 (36)

GOALS

GIANTS: Goldsworthy, Evans, Eva, Beeson, Zreika
Gold Coast: Davies 2, Stanton, Fitzpatrick, Barwick

BEST

GIANTS: Beeson, Parker, Srhoj, O'Dowd, Evans
Gold Coast: Rowbottom, Single, Whitford, D'Arcy, Davies

INJURIES

GIANTS: McCormick (ankle), Pease (ankle), Barr (hamstring)
Gold Coast: TBC

Crowd: 1,507 at Manuka Oval

In terrible news, Nic Barr will miss the remainder of the AFLW season:



Congratulations to Kaitlyn Srhoj for snaring a Rising Star nomination.

Srhoj Earns Rising Star

Kaitlyn Srhoj has been named the latest AFLW Telstra Rising Star nominee.

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Talented teen, Kaitlyn Srhoj has been named the AFLW Telstra Rising Star for round three.

The 19-year-old has wasted little time impressing, earning the Rising Star nomination in just her third game of AFLW.

The versatile midfielder was busy in the GIANTS’ hard-fought draw with the Suns on Sunday, recording 20 disposals, six tackles and four clearances. With her athletic attributes and competitive nature on full display, the young gun impressed with her ferocious attack on the footy and her physical pressure on the opposition.

 

[Giant Strides]

AFLW Game Day Guide: Round 4 v Swans

We clash with the crosstown rivals in an exciting Sydney Derby at Henson Park.

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Bragging rights are on the line as the GIANTS and the Swans clash on neutral territory in the third AFLW Sydney Derby.

The GIANTS first home game in Sydney this season, enjoy a Sunday on the hill at Henson Park as we take on the crosstown rival.

AFLW ROUND 4

GIANTS v Swans
Sunday, September 22 at 3:05pm
Henson Park |Gadigal and Wangal Country

Gates open at 1:05pm

 

[Giant Strides]

Five Added to Squad to take on Swans

The GIANTS have named their extended squad for Sunday’s showdown with the Swans.

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The GIANTS have added five players to their squad for Sunday’s Sydney Derby, with newcomer Aliesha Newman a confirmed inclusion to make her GIANTS debut.

An exciting small forward with 59 games of AFLW experience, Newman will don the orange and charcoal for the first time after joining the club via a trade with the Swans in the summer. Known for speed and her willingness to take the game on, Newman will be sure to add a spark to the GIANTS on Sunday in her club debut as she takes on her former side for the first time.

Also added to Sunday’s extended squad is Isabel Huntington, Courtney Murphy, Annise Bradfield and Brodee Mowbray. Huntington was a late out for last week’s clash with the Suns with knee soreness but was able to train fully this week and is available for selection against the Swans. Murphy – a tall forward recruited from the Lions in the summer – will be looking to play her second game for the club after debuting against the Tigers in round two.

Meanwhile Bradfield has been named in the extended squad for the first time this season and would make her GIANTS debut should she be named in the final team of 21. Mowbray is the fifth addition to the squad, with the medium forward looking to break through for her first game of the season after completing her recovery from an ACL injury suffered last year.

Reliable defender Emily Pease has also been named in the squad after getting through training following an ankle injury sustained in last week’s draw with the Suns.

The GIANTS will name their final team for round four on Friday at 5pm.

The GIANTS and the Swans will clash for bragging rights at Henson Park at 3:05pm on Sunday in the third AFLW Sydney Derby.